Cinematic UI Stream Synthesis for Multi-Device Adaptability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional computing systems and applications often operate independently, lacking the ability to seamlessly integrate and synchronize user interface elements across multiple devices in a continuous stream, limiting the dynamic and cinematic presentation of information in diverse environments.

Innovation Solution

The solution involves synthesizing information and application user interface elements into a continuous stream form by adjusting the level of cinematicity, allowing higher degrees of movement in presenting user interface elements, and utilizing transformation chains to connect and decouple devices, enabling a compound application that adapts to changing device configurations and user interactions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional computing systems operate independently with separate applications, then device complexity is reduced and ease of operation is maintained, but adaptability across multiple devices and seamless integration capability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability across multiple devicesVSAvoidsystem integration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the compound application into multiple transformation chains, each associated with a specific device. These transformation chains can independently process information while maintaining connections to the overall system, allowing devices to function autonomously while contributing to the unified compound application experience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a universal transformation chain framework that can operate across diverse device types (laptops, tablets, smartphones, projectors, etc.). Each device runs a transformation chain that adheres to common protocols and interfaces, enabling seamless integration and interoperation without requiring device-specific custom implementations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If applications interact through traditional application program interfaces, then integration capability is improved, but loss of information increases due to interface limitations and synchronization issues

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveintegration capabilityVSAvoidinformation loss during interaction
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces transformation chains as intermediary components that bridge different devices and applications. These transformation chains act as mediators that translate and synchronize information between devices, preserving data integrity and reducing information loss compared to direct application-to-application interactions through traditional APIs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The transformation chain framework establishes continuous information flow between devices, maintaining synchronized state across the compound application. This continuous action ensures that information remains consistent and up-to-date across all devices, preventing the information loss that occurs with discrete,间断的 interactions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

3Ease of operation

If user interface elements are presented with minimal movement, then ease of operation is improved, but cinematicity and dynamic presentation capability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidcinematicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts the level of cinematicity in user interface presentations based on context, device type, and user interaction state. Transformation chains can apply cinematic techniques such as smooth transitions, animations, and dynamic element movement to enhance presentation quality while maintaining operational simplicity when appropriate.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

Different levels of cinematicity are applied to different parts of the user interface and different devices based on their specific needs. Critical interaction elements maintain minimal movement for ease of operation, while background elements and transitional presentations can employ richer cinematic effects to enhance visual appeal and information delivery.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentEP3161687B1Cinematization of output in compound device environment
Publication Date: 2020.03.18 MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING LLC
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AI summary

Synthesizing of information and application user interface elements into a continuous stream form. This is done by adjusting a level of cinematicity to be applied to a session of information as the session is presented. Higher level cinematicity use higher degrees of movement in presenting user interface elements representing the information. In contrast, lower levels of cinematicity use lower or no movement of user interface elements representing the information.